,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(13.326145,52.505592)/13.358273953199387,52.51029141423971,12.808686639835125/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
BorchardtvsParis Bar
Both restaurants are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Borchardt is the choice of most writers compared to Paris Bar. Borchardt comes in at #14 in Berlin with positive reviews from 9 publications such as Lonely Planet, BlackBook and Travel + Leisure.
Borchardt
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
The Guardian
Franzosische Str. 47, 10117 Berlin
From $0/night
Concierge "Restaurateurs Roland Mary and Marina Richter run the place like a well-oiled machine, and the kitchen sends out traditional German and French dishes of the highest standard."
Travel + Leisure "One of the city's most highly-regarded restaurants, Borchardt was originally founded by A.F.W. Borchardt in 1853." Full review
BlackBook "Spacious marble interior and close fitted, finely dressed tables with superior garden seating in summer months contribute to decadent, grandiose atmosphere with requisite price tag."
DK Eyewitness "Everyone of importance, including German chancellors, dines at Borchardt."
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"A traditional townhouse in the Gendarmenmarkt is home to this trendy restaurant serving international cuisine with a charming interior courtyard terrace." Full review
Time Out "In the late 19th century, the original Borchardt opened next door at no.48. It became the place to be for politicians and society folk, but was destroyed in World War II." Full review
Fodor's "The menu changes daily at this celebrity meeting place—the location near Gendarmenmarkt makes it a popular power lunch spot for politicians and influential people." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the favorite haunts of ambassadors, presidents, prime ministers, and Berlin's power brokers, the current Borchardt is actually a recreation of the original, which was next door." Full review
The Guardian "They have these nice Friday night events upstairs on the belle étage, which feels like a very elegant apartment. There are readings and cultural events but also proper parties with DJs."
A local’s guide to Berlin: five great things to do
October 9, 2021
Paris Bar Concierge Travel + Leisure BlackBook Time Out
Rough Guide Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Kantstrasse 152, 10623 Berlin
From $0/night
Concierge "Few places showcase the underlying Gestalt of the old West Berlin better than the Paris Bar."
Travel + Leisure "The trendy Paris Bar is located in the Charlottenburg district and evokes the atmosphere of a chic Parisian brasserie." Full review
BlackBook "After near-fatal brush with bankruptcy, this legendary West Berlin bistro still holds court as the choice salon for iconic artists and cinema stars."
Time Out "With its old-salon appeal - art covers every available inch of wall - this is one of Berlin's tried and true spots." Full review
Rough Guide "Once the city’s most famous meeting place for artists, writers and intellectuals."
Condé Nast Traveler "The restaurant reeks of a vanishing Berlin reverence for distant sophistication. The food is standard French, and an extensive list of fancy Bordeaux and Burgundies." Full review
Frommer's "The restaurant has expanded its classic French bistro menu to include a seasonally adjusted assortment of Austrian and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. " Full review
